Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Berlin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Malmo or Berlin?
Malmo
Located on the southern tip of Sweden, in the province of Skane, Malmo is Sweden's third largest city. It has a very international population with about a third of the residents being from countries other than Sweden. This diversity is evident within Malmo, which is rich in culture, interesting food, and an array of entertainment options. Historically, Malmo was an industrial city with a ship building company, Kockums being the area's largest employer. Today, however, the city is much more economicaly diverse with many eco friendly neighborhoods and plenty of suburban style housing.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Malmo and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Berlin? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Malmo Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Berlin $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Malmo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Malmo:
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Malmö Bus Card$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Welcome/Farewell SightseeingTaxi Tour +Transfer from/to the airport: $97
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $204
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with stops at Potsdam + Sanssouci Palace: $295
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $267
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Meissen Porcelain Manufactory stop: $261
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $727
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to airport of Berlin: $142
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Sedan Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Malmo change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMalmo $25Berlin $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malmo
For Malmo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $59
- Guided Food Tour in Malmö (Private): $120
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $21
- Exploring Malmo Walking Tour: $147
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $33
- Joyful Malmo Walking Tour for Couples: $147
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Malmö Ghost Story: A self-guided audio walking tour: $9.35
- Malmö Photography Tour: $58
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $66
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $9.35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin.: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $59
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $75
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $73
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Tiergarten and Berlin's Hidden Places: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $184
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $21
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Malmo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malmo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Malmo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malmo Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Berlin, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Malmo or Berlin?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Malmo or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Berlin. Furthermore, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Malmo is cooler than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In Malmo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malmo usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Berlin. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Berlin. Additionally, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Malmo is around the same temperature as Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Berlin. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in October than Berlin. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Malmo is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Berlin during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives less rain than Berlin. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Malmo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
Malmo is much colder than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In the spring, Malmo often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Berlin. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.